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punching down with punch down tools
How hard do you have to press on the tool before the wire "punches" down intothe punchdown. I feel like I am pushing until there is no tomorrow. Please help... -John C
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Brand Names for CAT6 Patch Cables
What are some of the better brand names for CAT6 patch cables?
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Evaluating STP Quality for Gigabit Ethernet
We are converting over our network slowly to gigabit ethernet, and I wanted to better understand how I can evaluate the quality of the existing copper wiring. We are in a building where the twisted...
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Crimping satin wire ?
Is crimping RJ11 plugs on satin wire a DIY job. I don't see satin wire on Radio Shack's web site. Is 100 ft spools of it, and plugs an item at a real phone/alarm/data supply store? I need to put...
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Looking for retractable CAT5
...but not the little travel ones where the cable is wound in the middle. I'm trying to find something where one side is fixed and the cable extends in one direction only, so it can be mounted in a...
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Cable length
what is maximun length of cat 5E or Cat 6 UTP cable can reach 100mbps from switch to workstation ?
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Connecting an ADSL gateway to an ethernet port that connects to a patch panel
Hello, Here is some background information: Each Windows XP workstation in the office is connected to an ethernet port in the wall that connects to a patch panel located in a back room. In the back...
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How to crimp RCA connectors onto RG59 coax
Hi all, Clueless newbie here. I have bought a load of crimp on RCA connectors. These ones in fact: I have also bought a rachet crimp for fitting them. My problem is that I'm not sure how to go about...
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Fluke Lanmeter 683
I need to get info on the upgrade software for the Fluke Lanmeter 683. I want the widearea, Switch wizard and the WebRemote software for the 683 Lanmeter. I also want a the black bag for the unit.
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Anyone want an Amp LightCrimp Fiber Termination Kit?
Amp LightCrimp Termination Kit p/n 503330-3 Price for this kit at Graybar without the ST and SC Duplex connectors: $1030.49 Includes the following: 1 Crimper - 503567-1 1 Micro-Strip .008 Precision...
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Whole-house lightning/surge protection ?
Is new house wiring done with a surge protector at the entry panel? If not, why not? Is this Hubbell surge protector appropriate for residential use? http://catalog.graybar.com/servlet/BugsEye
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10Base2 Resistance Question
I am trying to troubleshoot a 10Base2 network running over RG58U cable. I have a length about 500 feet long that is not working for carrying network traffic. I terminated one end with a terminator...
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splitting composite video signal
Hi all, I have several closed circuit cameras running composite video over RG59. The plan is to terminate these into a video sender so that I can recieve them anywhere in the house with a reciever....
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Please identify this cable?
Hi. I am installing a cable modem soon, and I have some questions about the cable coming into my house. One cable has the following markings: MEDIAONE E83032 F6SSVV-CRD CATV The other cable has the...
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EMI Sensitivity of Coax and Twisted Pair wires
Hello, I'm looking for a comparison that quantifies the effects of EMI (electro-magnetic interference) on the following media: UTP (Cat.3, Cat.5, Cat.7) STP (Cat.3, Cat.5, Cat.7) Coax RG-58 and RG-59...
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